The Story of Patchy,
1896-1916
(bulk 1896-1900)

AZ 106

Typescript of unpublished manuscript, with photographs, concerning the story of Apache May,
a young Apache girl found in May, 1896, by Cochise County cattleman and former sheriff,
John Slaughter, in an abandoned Apache camp. She lived with the Slaughters at their San Bernadino Ranch
until her accidental death in 1900. Photographs are of Apache May at various ages, some with Viola Slaughter.

Biographical Note

Bisbee, Ariz. resident.

Scope and Content Note

Typescript of unpublished manuscript, with photographs,
concerning the story of Apache May, a young Apache girl
found in May, 1896, by Cochise County cattleman and former
sheriff, John Slaughter, in an abandoned Apache camp. She
lived with the Slaughters at their San Bernadino Ranch
until her accidental death in 1900. Photographs are of
Apache May at various ages, some with Viola Slaughter.
Information and photographs were provided by Viola
Slaughter.

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